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Craig got in touch quickly, gave me a rough estimate over the phone and answered all my questions. Surveyor arrived on time, gave instant quote. Price was good. Michael and (another) Craig turned up to do the job on the day, time given. Good, tidy job. Can't fault anything, from start to finish!! Would recommend!

Mary

George and his team are experienced builders, replaced my front door with a custom frame/sidelights and raising the floor level in the hallway quite quickly - in fact, they were the only who came next day, gave a quote straightaway and were ready to start in just couple of days. They also had all the necessary tools and materials, were ready to buy something additional quickly on the day - if further adjustments were required to fit everything as I asked. Thanks a lot for your help, guys!

Dmitry

Highly recommend. These guys did a fantastic job of constructing our pergola and decking. Very hardworking and reliable. The job was completed in the time frame agreed and to a very high standard. We would 100% use them again.

Holly

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What is home improvement?

Home improvement encompasses a wide range of projects aimed at enhancing your home’s functionality, aesthetics, and overall value. These projects can vary from simple cosmetic updates like painting and decorating to major renovations such as kitchen remodels or adding extra rooms. Whether you’re looking to modernise your living space, increase energy efficiency, or prepare your home for sale, professional home improvement services can help you achieve your goals.

What types of tradespeople would I need for a home improvement job?

Home improvement projects often require a variety of skilled tradespeople to ensure that each aspect of the job is completed to a high standard. Here’s a detailed look at the types of tradespeople you might need for different types of home improvement jobs:

Builders

Builders are essential for any structural changes or major renovations to your home. They handle tasks such as building extensions, adding new rooms, converting attics or basements, and making significant alterations to the layout of your house. Builders can also manage large-scale projects, coordinating with other trades to ensure the work is completed efficiently and safely.

Electricians

Electricians are responsible for all electrical installations, repairs, and upgrades. Whether you’re rewiring your home, installing new lighting fixtures, or adding power outlets, a qualified electrician ensures that all electrical work meets safety standards and building codes. They are also essential for integrating modern smart home technologies and ensuring energy-efficient electrical systems.

Plumbers

Plumbers handle any work related to water systems in your home. This includes installing and repairing pipes, fitting new bathrooms or kitchens, and ensuring proper drainage. Plumbers are crucial for any projects involving water supply, such as bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, and installing appliances like dishwashers and washing machines.

Carpenters

Carpenters provide a wide range of services, from constructing structural elements like staircases and frameworks to creating custom cabinetry and furniture. They are skilled in working with wood and other materials to build and install items that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Carpenters are essential for bespoke projects and detailed interior work.

Painters and Decorators

Painters and decorators enhance the appearance of your home through painting, wallpapering, and other finishing touches. They prepare surfaces, select appropriate materials, and apply paint or wallpaper to achieve a polished look. Their work can transform the interior and exterior of your home, adding value and improving the overall aesthetic.

Flooring Specialists

Flooring specialists are experts in installing and repairing various types of flooring, including hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, and carpet. They ensure that floors are laid correctly, providing a durable and attractive surface. Flooring specialists also advise on the best materials for different areas of your home, taking into account factors like foot traffic and moisture levels.

Roofers

Roofers are responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing roofs. They work with a variety of materials, such as shingles, tiles, and metal, to ensure your home is protected from the elements. Roofers are crucial for addressing leaks, replacing damaged sections, and installing new roofing systems.

Landscapers

Landscapers focus on improving the outdoor areas of your property. They design and execute plans for gardens, patios, driveways, and other landscape features. Landscapers can also handle tasks such as planting, lawn care, building retaining walls, and installing outdoor lighting and irrigation systems. Their work enhances curb appeal and creates functional, beautiful outdoor spaces.

Tilers

Tilers specialise in laying tiles on floors, walls, and other surfaces. They work with materials like ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass to create durable and attractive surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas. Tilers ensure that tiles are properly aligned, grouted, and sealed, providing a long-lasting finish that is both functional and decorative.

Glaziers

Glaziers, or window fitters, are experts in installing and repairing glass features in your home, such as windows, doors, and skylights. They work with various types of glass to ensure that installations are secure, energy-efficient, and visually appealing. Glaziers can also install custom glass features like shower enclosures, mirrors, and glass balustrades.

Plasterers

Plasterers prepare and apply plaster to walls and ceilings to create smooth or textured finishes. They are skilled in both traditional plastering techniques and modern drywall installations. Plasterers play a key role in achieving a high-quality finish for interior walls and can also work on decorative plasterwork and mouldings.

What home improvements add the most value?

Certain home improvement projects can significantly increase your home’s value. These include:

  • Kitchen Remodels: Upgrading your kitchen with modern appliances, new cabinets, and quality countertops can provide a high return on investment.
  • Bathroom Renovations: Updating fixtures, tiling, and adding extra bathrooms can enhance your home’s appeal.
  • Energy-Efficient Upgrades: Installing energy-efficient windows, doors, and insulation can reduce utility costs and increase your home’s market value.
  • Adding Living Space: Converting attics, basements, or building extensions adds usable square footage, which can attract buyers and boost property value.
  • Curb Appeal Enhancements: Improving the exterior appearance of your home with landscaping, new siding, or a fresh coat of paint can make a strong first impression.

Other home improvement FAQs

What home improvement decreases a home’s value?

Some improvements might not yield the desired return on investment and could even decrease your home’s value. Overly personalised renovations, excessive high-end upgrades in a modest home, or projects that reduce the number of bedrooms can negatively impact your property’s value.

How long does it take to flip a house?

The time required to flip a house varies depending on the extent of renovations needed and the availability of contractors. On average, a house flip can take anywhere from a few months to a year, from purchasing the property to completing the renovations and selling it.

What is the easiest home improvement?

One of the easiest and most cost-effective home improvements is painting. A fresh coat of paint can dramatically change the look and feel of a room, making it a quick and impactful upgrade.

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KD Plastering Offers All Aspects Of Plastering & Rendering Services. A Professional Team That Provides A Friendly Service, With Quality Results And Within Your Budget.

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Reviewed by Beth on 19/10/2022

Quebuild London Ltd offers a full building service with every aspect of works covered no matter the scale or scope of works to both residential and commercial buildings.We also provide proactive and reactive maintenance packages with 24/7 one hour service for emergency call outs.We pride ourselves on using only highly skilled and courteous tradesmen with all trades in house so as a company we have full control of our projects. From your initial meeting with one of our knowledgeable estimators who provide fixed price detailed estimates to completion of works overseen by amazing management our clients needs are paramount,this ensures a streamlined service with quality controlled finishes beyond the industry standard. We have full public liability insurance with all risk assessments and method statements in place at all times no matter the size of works for peace of mind for us as a company but more importantly you as our client.

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Reviewed by Tom on 3/8/2024

John at Quebuild went above and beyond for us on this job. He completed all the work in a timely manner and for a very reasonable price. He was super knowledgeable and extremely attentive to detail, making sure to leave a high quality finish in terms of decoration - and he came back afterwards to address a few small things that needed doing. He was also a pleasure to have around - and I would highly recommend him for any other work. 10/10.

With twenty years experience in the building trade we offer a highly professional service in all aspects of domestic plumbing with over 20 years experience and qualifications...bathrooms are an area we specialise in and our experienced team of qualified tradesmen offer a professional standard of work along with knowledge and know how to deliver on your project...we also offer a highly skilled team of roofers with 20 years experience and a top level of customer satisfaction from Stone and slated to flat roofs and leadwork....no call out fee and the price quoted is the price you pay...top quality bathroom goods at competitive prices from baths and showers to tiles and wall boards.

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Reviewed by Elaine on 5/6/2025

Great job,and will recommend to family and friends. Very pleasant, and easy communication. Any time.

Hi my name is Tom I’ve been plastering for 20 years. I provide a clean helpful service and i do my up most to meet customers requirements

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Reviewed by Catherine on 7/7/2021

Tom came to skim my son's ceiling but because it had old artex and very uneven he decided to put a false ceiling in, board that and then skim it. Tom is a really friendly guy, kept showing me where he was up to in the job and was very tidy and did a great overall job at a good price. Wouldn't hesitate to use Tom again or recommend to friends and family.

Alpha plumbing have been established for over 15 years we are based in widnes and carry out all aspects of Domestic and Commercial plumbing, heating and maintenance work, we also have a full building team that can carry out all aspects of building work from a small exstension, loft conversion or a new build house whatever you require start to finish our build team has a wealth of knowledge. Back to the plumbing and heating We believe in gender equality and to show this we have a female plumber on the team. We are a reliable team that provides a quality job and good customer service along with great workmanship. We specialise in boiler installations and reactive maintenance, no job is too big or small other aspecs include -big and small system powerflushing -servicing and maintenance -Cold water main boosting systems -unvented hot water systems -commercial maintenance -legionnaires checks -saniflow maintenance and replacement Nothing we wont resolve if you have an issue that seems a problem to others then get intouch we love a challenge If your looking for quality and reliability along with a company that is available 24/7 then give us call. Not yet reviewed on here but we have plenty on google if you search Alpha plumbing widnes we come up. All our work is guaranteed

J4H Civil Engineering Ltd is a trusted company providing a range of property maintenance and home improvements for domestic and industrial customers in Feltham, Middlesex, West London, and the surrounding areas.

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Reviewed by Jason on 13/4/2025

Delighted with the service received from this company. Completed the job to quoted budget and well within the maximum timeframe quoted including doing some extra work (painting hallways, replacing spotlights) that weren't in the original job. Everything looks really good, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

We here at south london plastering, have been operating for many years with a combined 77 years experience through the team. Always aiming to deliver the best quality of workmanship craft on every project we tackle. Our team always come well presented, very polite making our clientele at ease. Achieving quality in attention to detail, we always leave the job how we found it. We cover all aspects of plastering and rendering we also have other services but this being our main one. What we do •Venetian plastering (polished) •skimming •rendering all types. Including coloured render systems. K-rend, Ewi, Monicoshe. •External insulation (saves on the energy bills) •internal insulation •dry lining (plasterboard) •damp proofing •damp surveys •bedroom renovations ( new everything) •garden rooms/offices •garage conversions

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Reviewed by Puneet on 5/5/2025

Connor and his team did an excellent job plastering our room, hallway, and garage front. The quality of their work is outstanding, and they completed everything on time as promised. They were professional, efficient, and left everything clean and tidy. I’m very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Connor and his team to anyone looking for skilled and reliable plasterers.

We are general builders and groundwork contractors going the extra mile ,we have many satisfied customers more info can be supplied on request , check out my website all work has been completed by.uS. To a very high standard

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Reviewed by Kevin on 11/7/2019

MWE Builders removed our old garage, re built a new larger block construction garage, and we are very pleased with all of the work completed. Throughout the build we were kept informed of every stage, Matt was on site every day, even through some horrible wet weather. I would highly recommend MWE Builders, for price, quality, and friendliness. Thank you Matt, we appreciate all of the work you have done. Many Thanks Will and Wendy Kingswood Bristol

We have 15 years of experience within the industry. We offer a wide range of services: Laminate Flooring Floor Tiling Door / Window painting External wall painting Internal Painting & Decorating Wall murals / Paint effects Wall Tiling We work hard and clean and make sure that our clients are happy.

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Reviewed by giulio on 15/4/2025

Alin is reliable, punctual, and honest. We agreed the price of the job and I did not have any surprise, and when we had to do something extra he was very reasonable with price. He and his team started on time, were very respectful, did a good job, and are very easy to work with. I would happily work with them again.

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Reviewed by Rosemarie on 24/5/2025

Job well done and fixed in 1/2 a day

HELLO. MY NAME IS GRIGORE CHIS A MULTI TRADESMAN WITH MAIN TRADE CARPENTRY, JOINERY WHO WORKS IN PARTENERSHIP WITH 4 OTHER PROFESIONALS. WE COVER A LARGE RANGE OF TRADES LIKE CARPENTRY, ELECTRICITY, TILING, PLASTERING, PAINTING, PLUMBING.

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Reviewed by Alisa on 25/11/2023

Fast response; prompt communication; understood parameters and limitations; completed job super well and quickly. Intend to hire again for a number of jobs.

A&K CONTRACTOR ARE SPECIALISTS IN ALL TYPES OF BATHROOMS AND HOUSE REFURBISHMENTS. WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN HANDLING EVERY PROJECT OURSELVES .IT GIVES CUSTOMERS PEACE OF MIND TO KNOW THEY CAN TALK TO US AT ANY TIME ABOUT HOW THEIR PROJECT IS PROCEEDING. OUR ATTENTION IS FOCUSED ON DELIVERING A FRIENDLY SERVICE WITH HIGH QUALITY WORK FOR EVERY CUSTOMER ,WHILE AT THE SAME TIME OFFERING GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY. OUR ETHOS IS; -PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION -MAINTAINING AND CLEAN AND TIDY ENVIROMENT -HIGH STANDARD FINISH -POLITE AND PUNCTUAL -REALIABILITY -GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY.

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Reviewed by Karl on 28/3/2025

Top guys. Completed the job quickly and professionally.

At Festim Construction LTD, we bring years of experience in delivering high-quality construction services tailored to homeowners looking for reliability and excellence. With a strong foundation in the industry, we specialize in residential construction, renovations, and home improvements, ensuring every project meets the highest standards. Our team is highly trained and skilled, combining hands-on expertise with continuous education in modern building techniques and materials. From small refurbishments to large-scale home builds, we focus on precision, durability, and customer satisfaction. At Festim Construction LTD, we don’t just build homes—we create lasting investments with craftsmanship you can trust. Get in touch today to turn your vision into reality!

Keep it Klean offer a wide range of internal and external cleaning. We also cover a wide range of general building and maintenance: Driveway/patios, Roofing, Fencing, tree felling and clearances. We are a professional, reliable and honest company.

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Reviewed by Gordon on 7/1/2021

Swift and helpful

Daniel ltd Team is built on traditional values, which is shared by all of my employees. You will receive the best service and quality in every phase of your project. Making the Ordinary, Extraordinary.

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Reviewed by Jane on 20/3/2025

Daniel and team did a superb job in a tight time frame. Excellent work.

Hi my name is Martin I am professional Carpenter but also do tiles,painting and decorating. My job is always done on high standard and not expensive.

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Reviewed by Ionut on 4/10/2023

Martin did a great job installing 90sqm of engineered wood at high standards. I am very pleased with the result, highly recommend him!

ANR Construction are a company based in St Ives Cambridgeshire. We specialise in all aspects of the building trade from larger Construction projects to smaller and more intricate interior works. We have professional tradesmen with NVQs in City and Guilds.

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Reviewed by Glyn on 13/4/2024

Slow measured start- due to getting out of date fixtures - fittings brought upto new standards - finished well and good quality work

www.kbaconstruction.online MAKE YOUR HOUSE INTO A HOME TODAY WITH KBA CONSTRUCTION'S We are a building company with many years combined experience. working as Builder in London (UK), we help to make your house a home or property investment you can rely on.

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Reviewed by Connor on 13/9/2024

Did a fantastic job and at good price

Kingsway roofing we have over 40 years ? Of high-quality experience fully insured and qualified we guarantee customer satisfaction free quotations and all work fully guaranteed we aim for the highest standards and use all British board approved materials

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